PHOTO: Tomas Jacinto Tomas (18 of Fort Payne) was arrested and charged with making a terrorist threat over the popular social media app Snap Chat. (Fort Payne Police Department) By Staff…
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TOO MUCH BLUE: Plainview's Last Second Finish
PHOTO: In the last second of overtime play, the Plainview Bears pulled off a state championship victory, defeating the Hillcrest-Evergreen Jaguars, 78-75. (Kristy Gallagher | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor BIRMINGHAM,…
Investigation leads to three arrests, stolen vehicle found
PHOTO: Marty Spence, Randy Spence, and Jonathan Spence were arrested and charged on March 5th. By Staff Reports DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office: On March 5th, the DeKalb…
Convicted sex offender and drug dealer has probation revoked
PHOTO: Jonathan Lee Tucker (35 of Gaylesville) had his probation revoked after being charged with trafficking meth and other drug charges. (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala. — According to…
Two in Bryant barricade themselves in with Marijuana Grow
PHOTO: Two were arrested in Jackson County yesterday after barricading themselves in with their Marijuana Grow when officers came to search. Jackson County Deputies and Task Force agents eventually made entry. (Jackson…
VIDEO: Council seeks to reduce speed limit on Highway 35
PHOTO: The Rainsville City Council discusses lowering the speed limit on parts of Highway 35 in Rainsville. By Marla Jones, Reporter RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full Video of the Meeting at the Bottom) The Rainsville…
Matt Sharp announces bid for a second term, supports increased security measures
PHOTO: District 4 DeKalb County Board of Education Member Matt Sharp announces his bid for a second term. Sharp supports school security measures such as maintaining an School Resource Office (SRO)…
Fort Payne Police Department Unveils "Safe Space" in parking lot
PHOTO: Fort Payne Police Department Assistant Chief Ronnie Warren and Captain Lee Traylor with the new signs designating the "safe space" in the parking lot of the Fort Payne Police Department.…